Author Topic: Ancient Accessory #255 - Clip-on Candle Windscreen Defroster (Read 1774 times)

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #25 on:** July 17, 2012, 12:27:08 PM »

Yes, that could be a short-term illumination, followed by a flash!

So far, Tackitt's guess is the closest to correct.

RayTheRat · « **Reply #26 on:** July 17, 2012, 01:58:22 PM »

Ok. How about a parking light?

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #27 on:** July 17, 2012, 02:31:10 PM »

Nope.

fyreline · « **Reply #28 on:** July 17, 2012, 03:13:39 PM »

OK, how about a clearance light? Something to indicate the approximate size, width, height, whatever of the vehicle?

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #29 on:** July 17, 2012, 03:59:47 PM »

No sir.

richard cuyler · « **Reply #30 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:24:08 PM »

'A short term illumination, followed by a flash'. I wonder....maybe this: Light the candle on it's special mount, attach it to the car, apply the fuse of the 'middle-of-nowhere' breakdown-flare to the candle flame, watch the flare zoom away and light up the pitch-black countryside and wait for the nice man from the AA to come to your assistance?

Tackitt · « **Reply #31 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:20:00 PM »

If it is an aid for m'lady, could it be to illuminate the inside of the car to help her put her makeup on?

RayTheRat · « **Reply #32 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:28:15 PM »

Or....how about a source of flame for lighting a hot tube ignition heater?

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #33 on:** July 18, 2012, 03:19:47 AM »

Quote from: richard cuyler on July 17, 2012, 07:24:08 PM

'A short term illumination, followed by a flash'. I wonder....maybe this: Light the candle on it's special mount, attach it to the car, apply the fuse of the 'middle-of-nowhere' breakdown-flare to the candle flame, watch the flare zoom away and light up the pitch-black countryside and wait for the nice man from the AA to come to your assistance?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyxad0Ca8CM

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #34 on:** July 18, 2012, 03:20:03 AM »

Quote from: Tackitt on July 17, 2012, 08:20:00 PM

If it is an aid for m'lady, could it be to illuminate the inside of the car to help her put her makeup on?

That's not it

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #35 on:** July 18, 2012, 03:20:44 AM »

Quote from: RayTheRat on July 17, 2012, 08:28:15 PM

Or....how about a source of flame for lighting a hot tube ignition heater?

No, that's not it.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #36 on:** July 19, 2012, 04:32:52 AM »

Perhaps the Pros will solve this deceptively simple puzzle.

Wendax · « **Reply #37 on:** July 19, 2012, 04:44:48 AM »

Perfect accessory for a candlelight dinner at the drive-in ("Two McRomances, please!")

neilshouse · « **Reply #38 on:** July 19, 2012, 04:48:19 AM »

Could it be an 'anti-freeze' device?

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #39 on:** July 19, 2012, 05:00:16 AM »

Quote from: Wendax on July 19, 2012, 04:44:48 AM

Perfect accessory for a candlelight dinner at the drive-in ("Two McRomances, please!")

Another amusing guess

No

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #40 on:** July 19, 2012, 05:01:29 AM »

Quote from: neilshouse on July 19, 2012, 04:48:19 AM

Could it be an 'anti-freeze' device?

Now we're getting somewhere! Candles provide more than just light.

Can you be more specific, please?

Locked for neilshouse

faksta · « **Reply #41 on:** July 19, 2012, 08:24:46 AM »

Just to react to 'candles provide more than just light' part, in Russian we have the same word for candle and spark plug

That said, same word for rectal suppository as well

Wendax · « **Reply #42 on:** July 19, 2012, 08:32:04 AM »

Quote from: faksta on July 19, 2012, 08:24:46 AM

in Russian we have the same word for candle and spark plug

The same in German, too: Kerze (candle) and Zündkerze ("ignition candle"), often just called Kerze when the context is obvious.

neilshouse · « **Reply #43 on:** July 19, 2012, 09:51:45 AM »

It's a guess but could it be to stop the occupants of a car freezing should the car break down?

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #44 on:** July 19, 2012, 10:47:13 AM »

That's not it - take one more try, and then I'll open it up to the group.

neilshouse · « **Reply #45 on:** July 19, 2012, 01:33:05 PM »

My final guess is that it clips on somewhere under the bonnet to prevent the coolant freezing.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #46 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:31:01 PM »

It doesn't clip under the bonnet, and it doesn't prevent the coolant from freezing.

The answer can likely be gleaned through a careful reading of the previous questions and answers.

RayTheRat · « **Reply #47 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:33:20 PM »

For thawing frozen gas lines, in case water has contaminated the tank and frozen in the lines.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #48 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:36:30 PM »

Quote from: gilescooperuk on July 14, 2012, 03:27:16 PM

is that a no on being clipped to a window - or just generally.

My earlier response to this was perhaps misleading. So I've deleted, and replace it with this:

This does clip near a window. Since gilescooperUK asked this question, I'm locking until his first response, given this clarified (I hope) information.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #49 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:37:29 PM »

Quote from: RayTheRat on July 19, 2012, 02:33:20 PM

For thawing frozen gas lines, in case water has contaminated the tank and frozen in the lines.

No

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